Violet E. Mees-Himstedt's Obituary
Violet E. Mees-Himstedt, 86 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Columbia Rehab. and Nursing Center, Columbia, IL. She was born in E. St. Louis, IL, the daughter of the late Armin and Mildred (Kuni) Schlemmer. Violet was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL, where she had been active with the Altar Sodality. She was married to 1st husband, the late Sylvester Mees, and 2nd husband, the late Hilbert Himstedt.
VisitationFriday, January 9, 2015 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
Funeral MassSaturday, January 10, 2015 10:00 amImmaculate Conception Catholic ChurchColumbia, IL
IntermentImmaculate Conception CemeteryColumbia, IL
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsAs an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:Eugene Schorb - Immaculate Conception School Education Fund, 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL 62236, or Immaculate Conception Church Building Fund, or Masses
SurvivorsSon, Donald (Mary Lou) Mees of St. Louis, MODaughter, Sylvia (Robert A., Sr) Eschmann of Columbia, ILSon, Kenneth (Mary) Mees of Columbia, ILDaughter, LuAnn (Tom) Beck of Columbia, ILDaughter, Mary (Terry) Herbeck of Columbia, ILSon, Robert (Patricia) Mees of Columbia, ILDaughter, Sue (Phillip) Pickering of Dupo, IL18 Grandchildren16 Great GrandchildrenSister, Lucille Rieso of Columbia, ILNumerous Step Children and Step GrandchildrenOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByParents, Armin and Mildred, nee Kuni, SchlemmerGranddaughter, Jennifer A. EschmannBrother, Paul SchemmerBrother, in infancy, Armin Schlemmer Jr.
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